LETTER: Eileen Jay seeks re-election

Thursday

Dec 6, 2018 at 3:01 AM

I am excited to announce my candidacy for re-election to the School Committee in the March 4 election. I truly enjoy the work and love collaborating with others to provide the best educational experience for our students.

As current chair of the School Committee and member for the past three years, I have played an active role in recent accomplishments of the committee. I was co-chair of the Superintendent Search Committee, which engaged in a thorough, transparent process that included community and staff input. We are thrilled to have Dr. Julie Hackett as our new superintendent. As chair of the Policy Subcommittee, I played a vital role in drafting a new homework policy and other policy revisions. I have worked on many important issues facing our schools, including increasing enrollment, accessing space needs, design and construction of building projects, student stress and mental health.

I am excited to continue working as a team with my colleagues and Dr. Hackett to address the challenges ahead. With increasing enrollment, it is vital to address space needs at the high school and other levels in a way that balances capital needs with fiscal concerns. The district’s efforts on diversity, equity and inclusion aim to embrace the diversity of our student body, support inclusion, and provide equitable opportunities for all students. I look forward to developing an educational vision that reflects our values and aspirations for student learning and that will establish priorities for the district. I am committed to continued work on helping students find balance between achieving academic fulfillment and maintaining their health and well-being.

To me, it’s an exciting time to do this work. I am grateful for the opportunity to enrich the learning experience for our students. I ask for your support in my re-election.